North West Shoals to Shore research program

Geographical focus of the project

The North West Shoals to Shore research program will focus on the region between Eighty Mile Beach and oceanic reefs of the Rowley Shoals in the Timor Sea.

Australia’s north west marine estate is a marine frontier – a region rich in resources important to our economy but also exceptional habitats teeming with life. While research and industries have begun to understand the significance of the area, there is still much we need to learn.

AIMS is leading the North West Shoals to Shore program which will inform the sustainable development of the area.

The three-year program addresses the need to understand the impacts of petroleum exploration and development. The program also provides research relevant to other industries within the region like fisheries and aquaculture as well as information for the wider Australian community.

AIMS works closely with the offshore oil and gas industry, the ports and shipping sector, and government regulators to collect, interpret and disseminate this research. AIMS has been engaged by Quadrant Energy to develop and lead the North West Shoals to Shore program.

Geographical focus of the project

The North West Shoals to Shore research program will focus on the region between Eighty Mile Beach and oceanic reefs of the Rowley Shoals in the Timor Sea.